Jaron Lanier, Partner Architect in Microsoft’s eXtreme Computing group, blew the audience at Imagine 2011 away just now with a 25 minute talk on how  Microsoft is evolving technology like Kinect  for medical and educational uses.

This interview encapsulates what he talked about on stage – we’ll post the actual talk on our Imagine 2011 microsite very soon.

My take away was how Jaron’s work is attempting to create a future for humanity full of wonder, beauty and seductive opportunities that distract people from conflict and help them look forward and realise their potential.

Technology is helping create less suffering, and giving morality a chance.

By enabling technology to create an opening with an eye towards aesthetics and adventure, it will seduce people away from short-sightedness and away from negative urges.

Inspiring stuff!

Mel

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